Assistant Pharmaceutical Technologists II - RU/AFP/04/08/26 at Rongo University

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have: -


Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent from recognized medical training institution or any other recognized training institution;
At least three (3) years post qualification work experience;
Valid registration certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
Computer literacy.


Job Description

An officer at this level shall:


Scrutinize Patients Treatment Sheets and prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration;
Provide drug information to patients, clinical officer, nurse and other medical staff;
Timely and accurate posting of dispensed drugs for billing purposes;
Place orders for stock replenishment to the pharmacy store to maintain optimal stock levels;
Participate in regular monitoring of drugs for expiry;
Compound, re-package and dilute drugs according to laid down guidelines;
Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy;
Participate in stock taking exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances;
Train and supervise pharmaceutical technologists' interns;
Enter prescription orders into the computer and making labels appropriately;
Prepare periodic management reports;
Receive drugs and verify against the stock transfer printout;
Perform stock count and stock movement analysis;
Shelving of items appropriately; and
Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.